Hispanic Entrepreneurs: How to open a business in Tennessee
STEP 5: Is your business required to register with other departments or agencies?
Are there other regulations, licenses or permits for your business?
Alcoholic Beverage Commission – (http://www.tn.gov/abc/section/licensing)
Who: On- and off-premises alcohol consumption, wholesalers, wineries and distillery licenses
Department of Agriculture, Consumer Services and Industry –
(http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/topic/cis)
Who: Food, seed fertilizers, pesticides, weights and measures, foods and dairy products, plants and animals
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Department of Commerce and Insurance –
(http://www.tn.gov/commerce/section/licensing-regulations)
Who: Accounting, architectural and engineering consultants, auctioneers, barbers, home improvement/license contractors, cosmetology, funeral directors, insurance companies, plumbers, private protection services, surveyors and appraisers, Et.al.
Department of Environment and Conservation -
Who: companies that perform air (dry cleaners, gas stations), land resources (drilling, grading), natural resources, water use, work in or near water (manufacturers) – Permit Requirements Guide (http://www.tn.gov/environment/404)
Department of Financial Institutions -– (http://www.tennessee.gov/tdfi/article/apply-for-license)
Who: Banks, check cashers, credit unions, development corporations, mortgage companies, ATM services, etc. Alabama.
Health Department – (http://tn.gov/health/section/health-professional-boards)
Who: Acupuncture, athletic trainer, body piercing, childcare, counselor, EMS, food service establishments, hotels, massage therapists, professional and facility licensing, swimming pools, tattoo artists, vet technicians (and quite a few others ,
Department of Human Services (http://www.tn.gov/humanservices/article/child-care-rules-and-regulations)
Who: Childcare
Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities –
(http://www.tn.gov/didd/topic/office-of-licensure)
Who: Long-term care facilities and personal support services for people with disabilities
Department of Labor and Workforce Development -
(http://www.tn.gov/workforce/topic/hiring-regulations)
Who: In addition to the employer/employee aspect, they handle licenses and permits for mine safety and parks and fun fairs.
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services -
(http://tn.gov/behavioral-health/topic/licensing)
Who: Drug and alcohol abuse, developmental disability, and mental health services/services and personal support services
This list is not exhaustive, and some licensing agencies may be federal (ATF, EPA, FDA, etc.). A complete list of Tennessee departments and agencies can be found here. (http://www.tn.gov/directory/)
Additional information regarding laws, appointments to boards and commissions, hearings and public meetings can be found on the respective websites. Pending and effective rules and hearing notices can be found here. (http://sos.tn.gov/division-publications/rules-and-regulations/)
